AUTOS CARS CUSTOM

how cool is this old wrecker, they weren't called tow trucks when and where I grew up, they were known as wreckers. One thing I like about this one, the tire covered  front bumper was often used to push a vehicle that couldn't move under it's own power, because a lot of cars then were stick shifts, and if the starter or battery wouldn't work, all you needed was a push start.


above, a Wallis tractor


Above, a Wilkinson motorbike, and the seat! That looks comfortable!


Hard to make out, but the Moroso gold valve covers, and the wheelie bars? I think this was for drag racing


Above, a part of a Norman Rockwell. The best part.




I don't think I've ever seen a woody bus before, but it looks good!



that is the biggest fire gong, or a big train flywheel




 
the racket 4 motors must have made!


incredible kid sized trailer! Too cool!


damn cool garage shelving idea!


Yup, the dog lovers would likely be outraged at the dogs stuck in the trunk, but it's a neat photo anyway

All found on http://goawaygarage.blogspot.com

both found on http://goawaygarage.blogspot.com

Tim, he's great guy, and read a bit about him at the end of this post to be truly amazed at how diverse his talents are, is also a kids book author. Sharing his humor and enjoyment of concept car designs with kids, he's made up 36 hot rod rides/ goofy fun car ideas that you've heard of perhaps, but not seen on paper.

You've heard of a snot rocket, and a gumballer... but not like the above!

In categories that range from Big Boomers, ElecTricks, HugeSters, Tiny Racers, Teeny Rockets, World Travelers and Yum Sters... these concepts are fun and entertaining... even topical to the "Green" "Solar" and "Electric" movements

Kids and adults like me will get a kick out of this book, but of course teens are going through a phase where they probably can't admit the book has cute stuff in it. Oh well. It's available at Amazon   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933492813/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1933492813&linkCode=as2&tag=starwarscust-20 (Check out the reviews here, all positive!)

and Barnes and Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fireball-tims-big-book-of-wacky-rides-fireball-tim/1112860273?ean=9781933492810

and a portion of the proceeds goes to help the rescue and care of discarded puppy mill breeding dogs http://milldogrescue.org/

Meet the Author

Fireball Tim is Hollywood's go-to guy for wild and wacky rides. His creative thought and design, TV shows and toys populate kids' rooms around the world, spurring fun and zany ideas among many. From Hot Rods to Custom Cars, Movie Cars to Muscle Cars, Fireball Tim has done them all with youthful enthusiasm and inspiration.

 Fireball Tim has built an extensive and unique career in the film industry having designed vehicles, weaponry, props, costumes and environments for hundreds of major features, TV and commercials.

 Among Fireball's 350 credits include stints as a designer for Walt Disney Imagineering from 1991-93 and Universal Studios Theme Park to movies like "Priest," "Gone in 60 Seconds," "Batman," "Monster Garage," "Jurassic Park," "GI Joe," "Knight Rider" and "The Avengers."

Though Fireball Tim is constantly in demand as an Automotive Design Expert, AutoBlogger and Journalist, he is most sought now as an Automotive TV Host with many appearances on the Discovery Network and Speed Channel including "World's Most Expensive Rides," "Extreme Rides" and "Street Tuner Challenge."

His company, Fireball Tim Worldwide, is the world's only Hollywood Automotive Lifestyle Brand, encompassing design and entertainment to which he hosts, designs and travels extensively for shows, plus raising awareness for sustainable products like Lifetime Oil Filter.

He is an icon in the Automotive Social Network scene, attending a couple dozen events a year like SEMA in Las Vegas (saw him there last year!) .  His endeavors also include Design and Children's Books and Toys. Under his previous company, Toystore Films, Fireball became an accomplished award winning actor/director for independent films and commercials.

from my ex's blog, she doesn't post much car stuff anymore. justacargal.blogspot.com

the 3 wheeler ATV was judged to be unsafe a couple years after hitting the market, and everyone switched to 4 wheelers... right? So did that change anyone's notion about buying their kids pedal 3 wheelers, because I don't think I've ever seen a 4 wheel pedal bike for little kids. Yes, this is off the wall, but here's a photo from the 30's or 40's with a kid on a 4 wheeler. It got me wondering

found on http://fifties50s.blogspot.com

But have you ever seen a power converted pedal car? That's new to me!







from the great variety of cool stuff among the many posts at http://fifties50s.blogspot.com

above the 1959 Gatlinburg Tennessee tourist conveyor


Looks a lot like a train engine, but I can see bus dualie tires in the back, and people on the top


The Detroit Zoo train


the Virginian







The GM Aerotrain, more photos in this gallery: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/12/gm-aerotrain.html


an 1850 boiler explosion left very little of the engine



above, the Mark Twain


Above, the El Capitan

All from various posts on http://fifties50s.blogspot.com